Data Management Assistant

Under the supervision of the Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (M&E O), the Data management Assistant will be responsible for collection, summarizing, compiling and dissemination, storing and timely reporting of all forms of data generated from the activities of the Health programs with a key focus on generation and submission of timely qualitative and quantitative reports. 

Key Responsibilities

• Collate, clean and analyze data on Flu, Acute Febrile Illness, and diarrhea surveillance data.
• Apply appropriate statistical analysis tools and methods for routine and ad-hoc analysis of cross-sectional as well longitudinal data.
• Generate regular reports used by health program staffs for Monitoring & Evaluation purposes
• Work with the M&E and program staff to develop and provide the required data collection tools and computer based data management & reporting system
• Continuous and frequent close monitoring / supervision of all levels of data collection from entry, filling, compiling, summarizing and giving feedback to Senior M&E Officer and Clinical Services Manager
• Synchronize mobile phone data capture with desktop application and servers
• Regularly update data after cleaning.
• Participate actively in the enforcement of Quality Assurance (QA), Quality Control (QC) and Quality Improvement (QI) measures for health program interventions
• Work with the data management assistant in entering the MOH data in the DHIS and mentorship of the field staff on the EMR utilization.
• Stand in for the Senior M&E Officer whenever need arises.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior M&E Officer or her designate.

Required Experience & Competencies: 

• Ability to summarize disparate information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work with Electronic medical records (EMR) and mobile open data collection systems.
• Strong organizational skills in order to balance competing priorities
• Ability to work independently to efficiently meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Previous experience working in similar position 

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.  International allowances are not available for this position. Salary and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector. 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Disclaimer:

Please take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees in connection with its recruitment processes. In the event that you receive any request for payment of any sort, please get in touch with us on Tel: +(254-020) 2727730, Email: IRCKenya@rescue.org or report to the nearest police.